video embedding

[Super-six]

Im trying to find a MOD that will embed video such as YouTube in
posts....however, most of the examples I see use the
same large clunky box that takes up the entire post window.
Im hoping someone can point me toward a nice custom video
embed MOD that utilizes a smaller viewer window and a more
sleek look.

Anyone?

Thanks in advance :erm:

[Digital Jedi]

Yes, AME: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202476

The video size is globally adjustable for the majority of the definitions. There's just a few that the auto size can't be used, like Game Trailers, because their videos don't actually resize when you try to make the video smaller. But that's rare.

[felixxx999]

When I enable after install I get this: Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1146) : eval()'d code on line 1

Did I do something wrong. The page becomes all messed up. When I disable everything is fine.

[Digital Jedi]

Modification questions need to be asked in the thread you downloaded it from. Though it should be mentioned, that is not an AME file.

[Super-six]

Yes, AME: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=202476

The video size is globally adjustable for the majority of the definitions. There's just a few that the auto size can't be used, like Game Trailers, because their videos don't actually resize when you try to make the video smaller. But that's rare.

Thanks DJ :erm:

I wonder if users of this MOD [or other video embed MODs] that have
customized the display on their board could post a quick screencap?
I would be very interested to get a visual of the capabilities and other
custom displays.

Thanks very much ;)

[Super-six]

I managed to trip over this yesterday and it looks like exactly the type of
thing Im after....

http://www.longtailvideo.com/players/jw-flv-player/

http://www.longtailvideo.com/addons/skins

however, according to their customer service:

"Hi,
If you can embed HTML or JavaScript into vBulletin posts, then it will
work.
Best Regards,
-Ethan"

So Im not sure if this is an effective solution or not.

[Digital Jedi]

I managed to trip over this yesterday and it looks like exactly the type of
thing Im after....

http://www.longtailvideo.com/players/jw-flv-player/

http://www.longtailvideo.com/addons/skins

however, according to their customer service:

"Hi,
If you can embed HTML or JavaScript into vBulletin posts, then it will
work.
Best Regards,
-Ethan"

So Im not sure if this is an effective solution or not.
Actually, though not a lot of people responded to my first post of it, I do have a definition made that uses the JW Player and have been using it for YouTube videos on my site. I have been considering doing a separate definition thread for JW Player support, since it won't be as simple as importing definitions for my regular thread, but it would probably only support YouTube and some local hosted definitions. I just didn't get enough feedback to know if it would be worth the effort. http://www.cogonline.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51831

[Super-six]

The response I received at vBulletin.com:

"I wouldn't recommend allowing users to use HTML in posts..."

I understand there are security issues with this.

There is a real need for an alternative to the 2 or 3 MODS that are
currently in circulation. I dont really need 250 definitions. Just
the standard YouTube and a handful of most common works for me.
Im just after something a bit nicer. More sleek and refined.

If you have a way to facilitate the use of JW Player Im all ears. :erm:

[Digital Jedi]

Okay, let's break this down.

The response I received at vBulletin.com:

"I wouldn't recommend allowing users to use HTML in posts..."

I understand there are security issues with this.
That has nothing to do with AME. vBulletin.com is talking about the option in your Admin CP that let's users post raw HTML code in posts. You don't need that for AME and is kinda the point of the modification to begin with. AME takes a link and converts it into a predefined embed code. All the JW Player definitions would do is convert a link into the embed code defined for it. No security risk or posting of raw HTML involved.


There is a real need for an alternative to the 2 or 3 MODS that are
currently in circulation. I dont really need 250 definitions. Just
the standard YouTube and a handful of most common works for me.
Im just after something a bit nicer. More sleek and refined.
That's why I provide every definition separately. You don't have to import all 250+ if you don't want them. But I provide a Master XML file in case people do. They're still available seperately in the ZIP file provided. You should really read over The Geek's thread and my Add-On thread more closely, as you'll see that by default, AME only comes with 2 supported sites, and then you can import more as needed from my thread.

If you have a way to facilitate the use of JW Player Im all ears. :erm:
As I said, they're definitions I'm working on for AME. No, you don't need to import all 250 definitions. You can just import the ones I release (if I release them) for the JW Player. (Though that would be in a separate release thread, as you need some additional files for the JW Player to work.) Though, it won't matter. AME works just as well with all 250 sites installed as it does for two. You don't even have to tell your users you've installed it, if you don't want to, as the videos will auto-convert as soon as they post a link. No BBCode involved.

[Super-six]

We're actually understanding each other even though it may not seem so.
I realise AME doesnt require HTML. I also understand the vB talking points
regarding not using HTML and the security issues involved in why not to do it.

My point is really simple...lots of forums use AME. Thats fine. Im sure it works fine.
But its a big clunky plain box in the middle of a post. Im simply seeking something
thats a little more refined and attractive. JW Player fits what Im after, only it requires
HTML or JAVA.

[Digital Jedi]

We're actually understanding each other even though it may not seem so.
I realise AME doesnt require HTML. I also understand the vB talking points
regarding not using HTML and the security issues involved in why not to do it.

My point is really simple...lots of forums use AME. Thats fine. Im sure it works fine.
But its a big clunky plain box in the middle of a post. Im simply seeking something
thats a little more refined and attractive. JW Player fits what Im after, only it requires
HTML or JAVA.
Actually, there's a couple of things I think you're still missing.

The box is just the default way people use AME. It's not required, can be turned off and videos can be resized globally or set left and right just be editing the templates. You can even word wrap if you wanted to. The box is created by the templates, so it's fully customizable, it's just most people don't bother.

Also, the JW Player WILL work with AME. You don't need a box. You can change the alignment and size just like anything else. You can use their custom skin players. And, it DOES NOT require HTML to be enabled.

I think you're mixing up what the Long Tail site said with what vB.com told you. All the Long Tail site was saying was that if you have knowledge of HTML you can implement the JW player. That's not the same as allowing your users to POST in HTML, which would not at all be required to post a video using AME and the JW Player.

Note that this definition, being that I've done all the back end design, wouldn't even require you to know that much.

[Super-six]

Actually, there's a couple of things I think you're still missing.

The box is just the default way people use AME. It's not required, can be turned off and videos can be resized globally or set left and right just be editing the templates. You can even word wrap if you wanted to. The box is created by the templates, so it's fully customizable, it's just most people don't bother.

Also, the JW Player WILL work with AME. You don't need a box. You can change the alignment and size just like anything else. You can use their custom skin players. And, it DOES NOT require HTML to be enabled.

I think you're mixing up what the Long Tail site said with what vB.com told you. All the Long Tail site was saying was that if you have knowledge of HTML you can implement the JW player. That's not the same as allowing your users to POST in HTML, which would not at all be required to post a video using AME and the JW Player.

Note that this definition, being that I've done all the back end design, wouldn't even require you to know that much.


You are correct. I was missing those things.
As a helpful suggestion this would be good information to include
on the AME mod thread or in the MOD/product description itself.
This explanation helps tremendously.
Thanks :up: